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先に立つ 【さきにたつ】

  1. [exp,v5t,vi] to lead; to take the initiative
  2. [exp,v5t,vi] to take precedence (e.g. sadness taking precedence over anger)
  3. [exp,v5t,vi] to be most essential
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Kanji Meanings On Readings Kun Readings Grade
先 Before, Ahead, Previous, Future, Precedence セン さき, ま.ず 1
立 Stand Up, Rise, Set Up, Erect リツ, リュウ, リットル た.つ, -た.つ, た.ち-, た.てる, -た.てる, た.て-, たて-, -た.て, -だ.て, -だ.てる 1